What to do when your private information is compromised

This topic, unlike some of my blogs could apply to anyone, anywhere. Recently, a friend of mine had his mailbox vandalized in a seemingly
affluent neighborhood. After seeing his frustration and confusion about what to
do, I felt compelled to talk about what to do when your private information is
compromised. Did you know that just recently 8.4 million US adults were victims
of identity theft in one year? That’s 8.4 million too many if you ask me. So
what do you do in this situation? I’ve listed some key things that must be done
immediately.

1. File a report with your local law enforcement. While
waiting for the police to arrive, take pictures of the vandalized property. Be
as descriptive as possible as to when you noticed the property vandalized and
what private information might have been stolen.

3. Contact the FTC (Federal Trade
Commision). Filing a report with the FTC will send an alert to the Federal,
State, and local law enforcement. They will in return give you a
reference number to refer to in the event you notice any suspicious activity
done in your name. Keep this information in a safe place. Their phone number is
1 (877) 438-4338.